Celestine Onwuliri

Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri
Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
In office
2006–2011
Preceded byProfessor B.A. Nwachukwu
Succeeded byProfessor C.C. Asiabaka
Ag Vice Chancellor, University of Jos
In office
2006–2006
Preceded byProfessor M. Y. Mangvwat
Succeeded byProfessor Sonni Tyoden
Honorable Commissioner for Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Imo state
In office
1997–1999
Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture & Natural Resources
In office
1998–1998
Personal details
BornCelestine Elihe-Onwuliri
17 February 1952
Died3 June 2012(2012-06-03) (aged 60)
Lagos, Nigeria
SpouseHon. Prof. Viola Adaku Onwuliri (m. 1978)
Children5 (Ijeoma, Kennamdi, ChukwueMeka, Chinemerem, Toochukwu)
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka
University of Leeds
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Celestine Onyemobi Elihe Onwuliri (17 February 1952 – 3 June 2012) was a Nigerian academician in the field of Parasitology. He served as the 5th Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri. He was also the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.

Onwuliri served in other capacities like a university professor and Honorable Commissioner.

Following his passing, the Graduate Theological Foundation established the Celestine O. E. Onwuliri Fellowship in Scientific Research and Human Values in his honor. The fellowship, based in the United States, reflects his impact on scientific research and the importance he placed on human values.